22 November 2024

Designer of Nigeria’s flag, Pa Akinkunmi dies at 84

Designer of Nigeria’s flag, Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi has died at the age of 84.

Announcing the news on Wednesday, Pa Akinkunmi’s son, Akinkunmi Akinwumi Samuel, said on his Facebook page  “Life is indeed transient; I can say boldly you lived a life with a landmark.
“Continue to rest on, my father! Pa Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi (O.F.R) Great Man has gone.”

Pa Akinkunmi rose into national prominence when his design of the National flag was considered the best by government which then gave him an award of 100 pounds, a princely sum then.

He was further bestowed with the MON (Member of the Order of the Niger) Award  by former President Goodluck Jonathan.

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